Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Strong IT skills
- Skills
Organisational skills for complex rotas / systems
- Skills
Problem solving skills
- Skills
Communication skills / Team working and interpersonal skills
- Experience
Experience in administrative roles
- Experience
Experience in problem solving and using initiative to resolve non-routine issues
- Qualifications
NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
NHS experience
- Experience
E-rostering / other rota system experience
- Experience
Previous rota admin experience
- Qualifications
QCF level 3 in Business Administration
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has come up to join the prestigious plastic surgery department at Queen Victoria Hospital within the rota management team. This is a busy and rewarding role which supports the management of our medical workforce rotas. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about administration with strong organisational and problem solving skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the production of compliant rotas for the Plastic surgery Department. Ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the clinical rota system supporting the manager and working together closely on a daily basis.
Responsible for building rotas and ensuring all service commitments (theatres and clinics) are fully staffed, with any staffing gaps covered or escalated in a timely manner.
Responsible for advising the plastics team and the wider hospital of any changes or alterations to the rota.
To be one of the first points of contact to support all clinical staff with rota queries, and act to resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.
See job specification for full roles / responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description document for a complete list of roles and responsibilities and the person specification
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Plastics Rota Coordinator with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Rota coordinator role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Nov 2026.
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